Epson ActionPC 5000 User Guide
®
EPSON
User’s Guide
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Copyright 0 1994
Torrance, California, USA
by Epson America, Inc.
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow
all warnings and instructions marked on the computer.
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Unplug the computer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only.
Do not spill liquid on the computer.
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Do not place the computer on an unstable surface or near a radiator
or heat register.
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Do not block or cover the openings in the computer’s cabinet. Do not
insert objects through the slots.
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Use only the type of power source indicated on the computer’s label.
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Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid
using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control
systems that regularly switch on and off.
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Do not let the computer’s power cord become damaged or frayed.
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If you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure the total
ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does
not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
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Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt
to service the computer yourself.
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Unplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the
computer; if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;
if the computer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions.
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If you plan to use the computer in Germany, observe the following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current
protection for this computer, the building installation must be
protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Beii Anschluiz des Computers an die Netzversorgung mug
sichergestellt werden, dat3 die Geb3udeinstallation mit einem
16 A Uberstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist.
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Importantes instructions de sécurité
Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les
consulter en cas de be&n. Observer soigneusement tous les
avertksements et directives marques sur l’ordinateur.
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D&brancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un chiffon
humide. Veiller a ne pas renverser de liquides sur l’appareil.
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Ne pas placer I’ordinateur sur une surface instable ni p&s d’une
source de cbaleur.
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Ne pas bloquer ni couvrir les orifices d’aeration de l’appareil. Ne pas
introduire d’objets dans les ouvertures.
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Utiliser seulement le type de source d’alimentation t!lectrique indique
sur Yetiquette.
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Tout 1’4quipement doit &re branche sur des prises de courant avec
contact de terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le m&e circuit
qu’un appareil 21 photocopies ou un syst&me de controle de
ventilation avec commutation
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S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de I’ordinateur n’est pas
alsMc2 ni effiloch6.
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Dans le cas ou on utilise rm cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur,
s’assurer que I’intensite en amperes requise pour tous les appareils
branch& sur ce cordon ne soit pas sup&ieure h la capacitk du cordon.
S’assurer aussi que cette intenste ne depasse jamais la somme de 15
amperes pour l’ensemble des appareils.
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Sauf dans les cas spkcifiques expliq& clans ce manuel de l’usager,
ne pas essayer d’entretenir ou de r&parer l’ordinateur soi-meme.
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Dkbrancher l’ordinateur et contacter un tecbnicien qualifie darts les
circonstances suivantes:
marcbe-a&t
automatique.
Si le cordon ou la prise sont abimks; si un liquide a p&&r& a
l’intkieur de l’appareil; si on a laiss4 tomber l’appareil ou si le boitier
est endommage; si l’ordinateur ne fonctionne pas normalement ou
fonctionne dune man&e t&s differente de l’ordinaire. N’ajuster que
les commandes d&&s dans les directives.
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Pour utiliser I’ordinateur en Allemagne, il est r&wake que le
b&iment soit muni d’un disjoncteur de 16 amperes pour
prot&er
I’ordinateur contre les courts-circuits et le survoltage.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR AMERICAN USERS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and
television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
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Connect
the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
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Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will
invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that
exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the
user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this
~.titi~t
has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of communications.
L.e prksent appareil num&ique n’kmet pas de bruits
applicables
brouillage
aux
appareils numkriqucs
radio&ctrique
de
Classe B prescritcs darts le r&glement sur le
6dicte par le MinistLre des
radio&ctriques
d&passant les limites
Communications du Canada
Introduction
Your new EPSON® computer is a versatile system ideally
suited for use as a network server or high-powered
workstation. It offers the following features:
a
Upgradable 486SX, SX2, DX, DX2, or Pentium™ OverDrive™
processor
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Energy Star compliant, low-power standby mode for the
video and hard disk drive in standard configurations
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High-speed, 32-bit local bus interfaces for both SVGA video
and IDE hard disk drives
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4MB or 8MB of internal memory, expandable to 64MB
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System and video BIOS shadow RAM
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8KB of internal processor cache, with support for 64KB,
128KB, or 256KB of external cache
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1MB of on board video memory, expandable to 2MB
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Math coprocessor built into the microprocessor on DX,
DX2, and Pentium OverDrive systems
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Local bus video with True Color™ support, which lets your
monitor display up to 16.8 million colors
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Built-in SVGA port with support for energy-conserving
monitors
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Two built-in serial ports and one built-in parallel port
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One built-in PS/2™ compatible keyboard port and one
built-in PS/2 compatible mouse port
Three 16-bit, ISA option/expansion slots (one full-length
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and two half-length) and two 32-bit VESA local bus slots
(VESA slots can also be used for ISA cards)
Space for up to four mass storage devices, three externally
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accessible and one internal; on-board controllers support
up to two IDE hard disk drives and two diskette drives
Password security and anti-virus features.
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Your system contains local bus interfaces for the video and IDE
controllers. These buses can transfer data at the full speed of
your processor rather than at the standard 8.33 MHz ISA bus
speed, so your system can access the hard disk drive and
process video data far more quickly. The local bus video,
combined with the standard 1MB of on-board video memory,
provides fast video response in a range of resolutions and
colors. (See Appendix A for a list of supported resolutions.)
In standard configurations, this computer complies with the
United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star
Program, which promotes the manufacture of energyefficient
printers, computers, and monitors. Your computer’s
“GreenPC” feature places the hard disk drive in a low-power
standby mode when the mouse or keyboard has been inactive
for a specified period of time.
Note
If you have an Energy Star compliant monitor, it also goes
into a low-power standby mode because it isn’t receiving
video signals from your computer. (Screens on
non-compliant monitors go blank, but do not enter a
low-power standby mode.)
The VESA option slots allow you to install high-performance
VESA-compliant devices such as a graphics accelerator card,
SCSI adapter, or network controller.
2 Introduction
Your computer’s SETUP configuration program lets you select
different time-out periods for the hard disk drive and video
signals so you can ensure that the standby feature fits the way
you work.
Your system may have been configured for you. If so,
everything you need to get started is already in place. The
settings for your hardware configuration have been adjusted to
ensure optimal system performance. The hard disk drive may
contain the operating system and Microsoft® Windows™. In
addition, the drivers needed to take advantage of your system’s
local bus features and enhanced video resolutions may have been
installed for you.
Optional Equipment
You can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional
memory and a wide variety of options, as described below.
(Installation instructions are provided in Chapters 4 and 5.)
System Memory
By adding 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB SIMMs
(single inline memory modules) to the main system board, you
can expand the computer’s memory up to 64MB.
Video Memory
You can increase the video memory in your system to 2MB,
which allows you to use higher video resolutions with more
colors.
Introduction 3
Cache Memory
You can increase the cache memory to 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB
by installing additional SRAM chips on your main system
board. Additional cache allows your system to access
frequently used data faster, improving the overall performance
of the system.
Microprocessor
Your system supports the following microprocessors:
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486SX/25 or /33
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486SX2/50 or /66
a
486DX/33, /40, or /50
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486DX2/50 or /66
a
Pentium OverDrive.
Drives
Your system can hold up to four mass storage devices,
including hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tape drive, a
CD-ROM drive, or an optical drive. As your storage needs
expand, you can install additional drives.
4 Introduction
SVGA and IDE Drivers
Your computer comes with special SVGA and IDE drivers for
the integrated local bus SVGA and IDE hard disk drive
interfaces. The IDE driver lets you use the high-speed, 32-bit
local bus IDE hard disk drive interface which dramatically
increases the speed of your computer as it reads from and
writes to your hard disk drive.
The SVGA drivers allow you to take advantage of the local bus
and extended VGA features such as high resolutions and
132-column text mode when you run popular application
programs.
If your system was configured for you, these drivers have
already been installed. If you need to install them yourself, see
Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the IDE driver. The
README.TXT file on Drivers diskette 2 tells you how to install
video drivers for specific applications. See Chapter 2 for more
information.
Introduction 5
How to Use This Manual
This manual contains the information you need to get the best
results from your computer. You don’t have to read everything
in this book; see the following chapter summaries to find the
sections you need.
Chapter 1 provides instructions for setting up your system and
connecting peripheral devices such as the monitor and printer.
Chapter 2 describes how to run the SETUP program to
define your computer’s configuration. You may need to do
this the first time you use your computer. If you change the
configuration later, you will need to run it again. This chapter
also describes how to install the IDE driver that allows you to
take advantage of your hard disk drive’s local bus capabilities.
Chapter 3 covers general operating procedures, such as
resetting the computer, using the password, and changing the
processor speed.
Chapter 4 describes how to remove and replace the computer’s
cover, change jumper settings, and install optional equipment
such as microprocessor upgrades, option cards, and memory
modules.
Chapter 5 explains how to install and remove disk drives.
Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting tips.
The Appendix lists the specifications of your computer and the
operating environments that have been tested on your system.
At the end of this manual you’ll find a Glossary, an Index, and
a list of international marketing locations.
6 Introduction
Where to Get Help
If you purchased your computer in the United States or
Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service
through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care
Centers. EPSON also provides support services through the
EPSON Connection.” In the United States, dial (800) 922-8911.
In Canada, dial (800) GO-EPSON.
Call the EPSON Connection for the following:
a
Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,
and operation of EPSON products
a
Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON
Reseller or Service Center
a
Customer relations
a
EPSON technical information library fax service
a
Product literature on current and new products.
You can purchase accessories, manuals, or parts for EPSON
products from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales
only). In Canada, call (800) GO-EPSON.
When you call for technical assistance, be ready to identify
your system and its configuration, and provide any error
messages to the support staff. See Chapter 6 for more
information.
If you purchased your computer outside the United States or
Canada, contact your EPSON dealer or the marketing location
nearest you for customer support and service. International
marketing locations are listed at the end of this manual.
Introduction 7
If you need help with any software application program you
are using, see the documentation that came with that program
for technical support information.
CompuServe On-line Support
If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips,
specifications, drivers, application notes, tables for DIP switch
or jumper settings, and bulletins for EPSON products is
through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe.@
If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are
eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an
EPSON product. This membership entitles you to:
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An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe
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Your own user ID and password
D
A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine,
CompuServe’s monthly publication
To take advantage of this offer, call (800) 848-8199 in the United
States and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other
countries, call the following U.S. telephone number:
(614) 529-1611, or your local CompuServe access number.
If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO
EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum.
8 Introduction
Contents
Introduction
Optional Equipment
System Memory..
Video Memory
Cache Memory
Microprocessor
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SVGA and IDE Drivers
How to Use This Manual
Where to Get Help
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Choosing a Location
Unpacking Your Computer
Setting the Voltage Selector Switch
Connecting System Components
Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse
Connecting a Monitor
Connecting a Printer or Other Device
Connecting the Power Cord
Turning On the Computer
Turning Off the Computer
Chapter 2
Using SETUP
Starting the SETUP Program
Using the System Setup Option
Checking System Memory
Assigning Hard Disk Drive Types
Setting Up Your System
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Running SETUP and Installing Drives
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Using the Advanced System Setup Options
Setting the Boot Options
Setting the Security and Anti-Virus Options
Using the Virus Protection Features
Using the Green PC Features
Viewing the System Summary
Exiting SETUP
Post-SETUP Procedures
Installing the IDE Driver
Installing Video Drivers
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Chapter 3
Working Comfortably
Using Energy Wisely
Using Your Green PC Features
Inserting and Removing Diskettes
Stopping a
Resetting the Computer
Using a Password
Changing the Processor Speed
Chapter 4
Removing the Cover
Replacing the Cover
Locating the Internal Components
Changing the Jumper Settings
Setting the Jumpers
Installing Memory Modules (SIMMs)
Inserting SIMMs
Removing SIMMs
Installing an Option Card
Installing a Card in a Full-length Slot
InstaIIing a Card in a HaIf-length Slot
Removing an Option Card
Adding Video Memory
Using Your Computer
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Installing External Cache
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Installing the External Cache Chips
Upgrading the Microprocessor
Post-installation Procedures
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Chapter 5
Removing the Diskette Drive and Mounting Bracket
Installing a Hard Disk Drive Using the Mounting Bracket
Removing the Mounting Frames
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Below the Diskette Drive.
Replacing the Bracket and Drives in the Computer
Connecting the Drive Cables
Reconnecting the Cables to the Diskette Drive
Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Mounting Bracket
Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay
Attaching Mounting Frames to the Drive.
Installing the Drive
Connecting the Drive and Power Cables
Removing a Drive from an External Bay
Post-installation Procedures
Installing and Removing Drives
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Identifying Your System
The Computer Will Not Start
The Computer Does Not Respond
Keyboard Problems
Monitor Problems
Diskette Problems
Diskette Drive Problems
Hard Disk Drive Problems
Password Problems
Software Problems
Printer Problems
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Option Card Problems
Memory Module Problems
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Mouse Problems
Controller Problems
External Cache Problems
Internal Battery Problems.
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Appendix Specifications
CPU and Memory
Controllers
Interfaces
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Mass storage
Keyboard
Mouse
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SETUP Program
Physical Characteristics
Power Supply
Option Slot Power Limits
Environmental Requirement
Video Resolutions and Colors
Hard Disk Drive Types
Drive Option Information
DMA Assignments
Hardware Interrupts
System Memory Map
System I/O Address Map
System Board Components
Microprocessor Upgrades
Connector Pin Assignments
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Tested Operating Environments
Options Available from EPSON
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Index
EPSON U.S. and International/ Marketing locations
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Setting Up Your System
This chapter briefly describes how to set up your computer. It
includes the following information:
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Getting started
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Setting the voltage selector switch
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Connecting system components
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Turning the computer on and off.
Getting Started
Follow the instructions below for choosing a location for your
new system and unpacking it.
Choosing a Location
before you set up your system, choose a convenient location
that provides a flat, hard surface. Do not place your system too
close to any electrical device, such as a telephone or television,
which generates an electromagnetic field. Protect your
computer from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and
smoke, and avoid direct sunlight or other sources of heat.
Setting up Your System
1-1
Unpacking Your Computer
When you unpack your system components, make sure you
have these items:
computer
power
cord
diskettes
If you purchased optional equipment that wasn’t installed at
the factory-such as option cards, memory modules, a hard
disk, or a diskette drive-install these options before you
connect your computer. See chapters 4 and 5 for instructions.
1-2
Setting up Your
system
Setting the Voltage Selector Switch
Your system is powered by a 200 watt power supply. The
power supply voltage is controlled by a switch on the
computer’s back panel that may be set to 110 VAC or 220 VAC.
The computer is shipped with the voltage selector switch set to
110 VAC. This setting is appropriate for line source voltages
between 100 and 120 VAC. This is generally the appropriate
setting if you will use the computer in North America, South
America, or Japan.
If you plan to operate the computer in the United Kingdom,
Europe, or some South American countries, you will almost
certainly need to reset the voltage selector switch to 220 VAC.
Line source voltages between 200 and 240 VAC are acceptable
with the switch set to 220 VAC.
Caution
before you turn on the power to your system you must be
sure the voltage selector is set to the appropriate setting for
the electrical power source in your location or you will
seriously damage your system.
To change the voltage selector switch setting, slide the switch
to the left to select 110 VAC, or to the right to select 220 VAC.
voltage selector switch
Setting Up Your System
1-3
Connecting System Components
Use the illustration below to locate the ports on the back of
your system as you connect the keyboard, monitor, printer, and
other devices.
monitor cable
power
Your system also includes two removable panels above the
mouse and keyboard ports. You can remove these panels if you
want to install a game port connector to the game port interface
on the system board or if you install an optional external port.
1-4
Setting Up Your System
Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse
To connect a keyboard, hold the cable connector so the arrow
on the connector faces up. Insert it into the port marked K/B.
If you have a PS/2 compatible mouse, connect it to the
computer’s built-in mouse port by inserting the connector into
the port marked
Caution
Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and
keyboard are physically identical, they cannot be used
interchangeably. Be sure to plug the mouse connector into
the MOUSE port,
If your system has not already been configured, you may need
to install a mouse driver. See your mouse manual for
instructions. (If you are using Windows, the Windows
installation program automatically loads a mouse driver for
Windows applications.)
MOUSE.
or you may damage your system.
Connecting a Monitor
You can connect your VGA or SVGA monitor to the computer
built-in VGA port as described below.
1.
Place your monitor near the computer. Turn the monitor and
computer around so the backs are facing you.
2. There should be two cables provided with your monitor: the
monitor cable (to connect it to the computer) and the power
cable (to connect it to the power source). On most monitors,
the monitor cable is permanently attached to the monitor. If
your monitor does not have an attached cable, connect the
cable to it now.
Setting Up Your System
1-5
3. Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it up
with the
connector into the port.
VGA
port on the computer. Then insert the
Caution
To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend
the pins when you insert it.
4. If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them.
5. Plug the monitor’s power cord into the power inlet on the
back of the monitor.
6.
Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded
electrical outlet or into the power outlet on the back of the
computer.
before you plug the monitor’s power cord into the back
1-6
Setting Up Your System
Connecting a Printer or Other Device
Your computer has one bidirectional parallel and two serial
ports. To connect a printer or other peripheral device, follow
the appropriate instructions below.
Using the parallel port
Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer to your
computer:
1.
Place the printer next to the computer so that the backs are
facing you.
2.
Align the connector end of the printer cable with the
PARALLEL
screws, tighten them.
3.
Connect the other end of the cable to the printer. To secure
the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port
and push them into place.
4.
Plug the printer’s power cord into a grounded electrical
outlet.
port and plug it in. If the connector has retaining
Using the serial ports
If you have a printer, a modem, or other device with a serial
interface, you can connect it to one of the serial (RS-232C) pork.
Make sure you have a cable compatible with a DB-9P connector.
To connect a serial device, insert the connector into one of the
pork marked
serial device, use the
COM1
and
COM1
COM2.
If you are connecting only one
port.
Setting Up Your System
1-7
Connecting the Power Cord
Follow these steps to connect the computer’s power cord:
1.
Plug the power cord into the power inlet on the back of the
computer.
WARNING
To avoid an electric shock, be sure to plug the cord into
the computer before plugging it into the wall outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the cord into an electrical outlet.
Turning On the Computer
Once you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on the
power. The features on the front panel are shown below.
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diskette drive
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power
button
Before you turn on your computer, be sure to read the
Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual.
Follow these steps to turn on your system:
1. If there is a protective card in the diskette drive, remove it.
2. Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other devices
connected to the computer.
3. If you do not have a hard disk with an operating system
loaded on it, insert your main operating system diskette in
drive A.
4.
Turn on the computer by pressing the power button on the
right side of the front panel.
The power indicator lights up, then the screen displays the
BIOS version number and copyright information. The
computer performs its power-on diagnostics, which are a
series of checks to make sure everything is working
correctly. During diagnostics, you see a message telling you
to press F2 to run the SETUP program. (Chapter 2 describes
starting and using SETUP.)
When the computer completes its testing, it displays a screen
describing the system’s configuration. If necessary, press
the
Pause
screen. Then press any key to continue the startup process.
5. If your system is configured to automatically load a program
(such as Windows), you see the first menu or screen display
of that program. If not, you may see the operating system
prompt, such as C : \> or
If there is no operating system installed on your computer,
you may see an error message. Ignore the message for now;
once you install the operating system, you will not see this
message.
key on the keyboard to view the configuration
A:
\>.
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Now you need to run the SETUP program to make sure your
computer is configured properly. First turn off the computer, as
described below, then see Chapter 2 for instructions. When you
finish running SETUP, see “Post-SETUP Procedures” on page
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for guidelines on what to do next.
Turning Off the Computer
Whenever you turn off your system, follow these steps:
1.
Save your data and exit any application programs.
2.
Check the hard disk drive light and the diskette drive light(s)
to make sure they are not on. Don’t turn off the computer if
the light is on, because you can damage the drive or lose
data.
3.
Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s).
4.
Press the power button to turn off the computer.
5.
Turn off the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral
devices.
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Chapter 2
Running SETUP and Installing Drivers
Your computer has a configuration program, SETUP, contained
within the BIOS chip on the system board. This program allows
you to change the settings for your hardware configuration.
The computer also comes with several drivers and utilities on
diskette, which may be already installed on your hard disk.
These drivers and utilities let you take advantage of some of
the advanced features of your system, like the local bus hard
disk drive interface and the local bus SVGA capabilities of the
built-in video interface.
This chapter describes using SETUP and installing the local bus
IDE driver. If you want information about installing video
drivers or utilities, see the README.TXT file included on
Drivers diskette 2.
Using SETUP
You may need to run the SETUP program the first time you use
your computer. If your system came unconfigured, you need to
define how it is set up. If your system was configured for you,
you may want to check the settings or adjust the date and time.
You also may need to run SETUP again later if you change
your configuration.
SETUP lets you verify or change the following:
D
System settings such as date, time, diskette drives, and type
of video display
P
Automatic or manual selection of hard disk drives
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Automatic or manual selection of advanced hardware
Q
features for optimizing system performance
Q
System booting options
Security password and anti-virus features
Cl
Green PC options, such as the time intervals before the
Q
system and the hard disk drive go into low-power standby
mode.
SETUP also provides summary information about your system.
The SETUP program and the factory default options for your
computer are stored in the computer’s ROM (read-only
memory). The configuration information you enter is backed
up by a battery, so it is not erased when you turn off or reset
the computer.
Starting the SETUP Program
When you start your computer, it performs some power-on
diagnostics. During these diagnostics, you may see the
following message:
Press <F2> to enter SETUP
Press F2 to run SETUP. This message is only on the screen for a
few seconds. If you missed it, restart your computer and try
again. (If you want, you can disable this message in SETUP.)
If, during power-on diagnostics, the system detects an error in
your system configuration, you hear two beeps and see an
error message followed by this message:
Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to run SETUP
Press F2 to run SETUP.
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Running SETUP and Installing Drivers
SETUP displays the Main Menu. From this menu, you can
select the various options to identify your system’s
configuration and then save your new values. If you change
your mind, you can cancel any changes you have made and
restore the default values stored in ROM or load the previously
stored values.
The table below lists the keys you can use to perform SETUP
operations.
Key
t.Lt --f
Home or
F1 or Alt H
F5 or F6 or + or
Spacebar
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F9
F10
Enter
Esc or Alt X
Function
Move the cursor to the next or previous modifiable option
End
Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of the menu
Displays a help screen describing the option currently
highlighted
Selects the previous value
Selects the next value
Supplies the factory default values for the SETUP options on
the current screen
Ignores any changes you have made on the current
screen
Selects the current option or value
Returns to the previous screen or Main Menu
While you are in SETUP, the bottom of the screen lists the keys
you can press to perform specific functions.
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